Marketing and Communications Specialist

Overview

Llewellyn Worldwide is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to provide support to the Sales, Marketing and Publicity departments through a variety of initiatives. Youll help produce marketing materials, assist in festivals and events planning and preparation, as well as assist with customer mailings and prospecting for sales. This role reports directly to the Marketing and Communications Manager and requires close collaboration with our sales-focused departments. Were looking for a creative, highly organized, deadline driven person who enjoys proofreading and working on multiple, simultaneous projects. Interest in copywriting and in mind/body/spirit or metaphysical topics a plus. If you are interested in the magical world of publishing and eager to understand the intricacies of bringing books to the marketplace, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

• Produce marketing materials and assist in festival and events planning and preparation
• Assist with customer mailings and prospecting for sales
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Publicity departments and report to the Marketing and Communications Manager

Qualifications

• Two years prior related experience in publishing, with experience in marketing and sales
• Associate degree, or some college experience, with emphasis in Marketing, Mass Communications, related field or commensurate experience
• Ability to proofread with accuracy, and familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and the Associated Press style of writing
• Possess basic understanding of book publishing, marketing processes, database logic
• Highly organized and excellent at multitasking, documenting, and meeting deadlines
• Highly flexible and able to quickly think of creative solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of both PC and Mac-based applications, such as MS Office Suite especially Word and Excel, with familiarity of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and function well under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Ability to work as a partner in a diverse team setting by creation and maintenance of positive, professional relationships with peers, superiors, authors, customers and others